Earlier this evening, I watched Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's address to the U.S. Congress pleading for the implementation of a no-fly zone over Ukraine and more arms to defend themselves against Russia.
Zelensky's eloquence was apparent to everyone whether it was in Ukrainian or in English.
Well, almost everyone.
Peter Schiff, a stockbroker, a conservative/libertarian radio host who once made a bid for the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate, objected to the fact that Zelenskyy was addressing Congress wearing a T-shirt. Schiff complained that Zelenskyy was disrespecting Congress and the United States due to his attire.
Perhaps Schiff tweeted this to get attention and, boy, did he get attention. Just the wrong type of attention.
The way I look at it is that I would rather judge someone by what they say and what they do, not by what they wear. I hold the same standard for myself. But for the Peter Schiff's of the world style shall always triumph over substance. Then again nothing Schiff will ever say in a suit will be a consequential as what Zelenskyy says in a t-shirt.
If you haven't watched it then judge Zelenskyy's speech for yourself.
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